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“There’s not much to tell. I work for my father at our family business.”
Jackson laughs. “Carter, you’re the president of a Fortune 500 company.”
Carter shrugs. “My grandfather started the company, and my father’s the CEO, so like I said, I work for my father at our family business. I wouldn’t be in this position without my family name. I didn’t work my way up the ladder. It was handed to me. I’m not mistaken about that fact.”
Jackson looks surprised by Carter’s humility. “Carter, don’t sell yourself short. You have a very good reputation for having a solid head on your shoulders. Most people in the industry are looking forward to you replacing your father. They think you’ll do great things.”
Carter nods in gratitude, but Aunt Cass doesn’t stop. “Speaking of reputation, you have one of a lady’s man. Google is flooded with images of you with models.”
Carter laughs. “Don’t believe everything you read online, Cassandra. I can tell you in all sincerity that I’ve never sat in a hot tub surrounded by more beautiful women than I have tonight.”
Trevor fist pumps him. “Nice line, dude.”
Carter laughs. “I keep busy. Local paparazzi like to photograph my boring life for some unknown reason.”
Trevor smiles. “You can’t be that boring if you piqued Reagan’s interest. It’s not easy to tame that wild child.”
I splash water at Trevor, and he laughs.
Carter shakes his head. “I would never try to tame her. I like her just the way she is.”
Aunt Cass looks at Harley. “I forgot to tell you; Beth really liked the guy you set her up with. They seem to have hit it off. Thank you.”
Harley smiles. “Did you go on the date with them?”
Aunt Cass shakes he head. “No, she wouldn’t tell me when they were going for fear of me showing up.”
Harley nods. “Smart move.”
Trevor pulls Aunt Cass close and kisses her. “You’re such a good big sister, trying to help your little sister get laid.”
We laugh.
All of a sudden, Carter pulls me onto his lap and wraps his arms around me.
I whisper, “What are you doing?”
He whispers back, “Look around. You have the most affectionate family I’ve ever seen. I’m just going with the flow. It looks weird that we’re the only ones not touching.”
I relax a little until I feel him rubbing his fingertips up and down my thighs. I look up at him and he smiles.
He moves his fingers onto my stomach. I pinch him hard, and he jerks. He squeezes me harder.
I look around. People are talking. No one seems to notice.
He works his way to and up my inner thigh. That’s it. I jump up. “I’m pruning. I’m getting out for a while.”
Carter stands. “I’ll come with you.”
“It’s okay. You can stay.”
“No, I’ll come.”
We head down to our room. As soon as we close the door, I shove him. “What the hell are you doing?”
“I’m just playing the part. We need to look like we’re on the fast track to love.”
“No one is looking at my inner thighs under water, Carter.”
